What best CPU for gaming.

[rustynuts]

All i do on my machine is gaming and im upgrading my cpu, mobo and ram at the end of the month.

I currently have a Phenom X2 555 unlocked and OC'd to X4 B55 3.8.

Iv been reading forum posts, internet reviews all day and my heads gone to much lol..

Iv got around £500 for a CPU, mobo and ram but cant make my mind up what to get.

The Bulldozer 8150
i7 2700k
i7 3820
i5 2550k.

I added i5 to the list because a few threads iv read people are saying the i5 is just as good for gaming as the i7.

Now iv ALWAYS had AMD and im clueless when it comes to intel so i really need some help with this.

I mainly play MMO's like Lotro and Swtor along with a lot of BF3.

Any help would be greatful

 

[rustynuts]

Thankyou for the fast replies guys.

So that rules out Bulldozer then lol

Looks like the i5 3570k is the choice of gamers. Least ill save a few £ as my cpu cooler will fit the 1155 chipset.

What about ram to complement the cpu and Z77 board? I was thinking of getting some of that Samsung Green ram as the reviews on it has been amazing.

Thanks again guys.

 

[rustynuts]

Iv got a Antec Kúhler H2O 620 CPU Watercooler.